LITTLE WILD FIRECRACKER

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BLACK FOOTED CAT. This secretive and rare cat is among the smallest of the world’s cats. Weighing in at a maximum of 4 pounds (2kg), and only 9 inches at the shoulder (22cm), it is the smallest wild cat in Africa. The coat of the black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) varies from cinnamon buff to tawny, and is patterned with black or brown oblong spots, offering effective camouflage.These spots merge into bars extending over the shoulders, legs and short tail. The broad skull has prominent rounded ears, and very large eyes that possess a mirror-like layer behind the retina, which reflects light at night with an intense blue sheen . The name of this cat comes from the black soles of the cat’s feet.
This species is found only in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, and is highly endangered.

LavenderGirl54 Uploaded by LavenderGirl54 on Aug 26, 2012. LITTLE WILD FIRECRACKER - Desktop Nexus Animals Download free wallpapers and background images: LITTLE WILD FIRECRACKER. Desktop Nexus Animals background ID 1157904. BLACK FOOTED CAT. This secretive and rare cat is among the smallest of the world’s cats. Weighing in at a maximum of 4 pounds (2kg), and only 9 inches at the shoulder (22cm), it is the smallest wild cat in Africa. The coat of the black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) varies from cinnamon buff to tawny, and is patterned with black or brown oblong spots, offering effective camouflage.These spots merge into bars extending over the shoulders, legs and short tail. The broad skull has prominent rounded ears, and very large eyes that possess a mirror-like layer behind the retina, which reflects light at night with an intense blue sheen . The name of this cat comes from the black soles of the cat’s feet.
This species is found only in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, and is highly endangered. 4.2